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渐 has 2 dictionary pronunciations. The examples show how each reading behaves in real words.
to imbue
gradual; gradually
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gradually
gradually
in sequence, step by step
gradually
to speed up gradually
progress step by step
to progress
gradual change
to approach gradually
to slow down gradually
to fade out
gradually
Notice where 渐 sits in each complete thought.
His visits became less frequent as time passed.
Source: Tatoeba #1597395 · CC BY 2.0 FRThe population of this country is gradually diminishing.
Source: Tatoeba #9972834 · CC BY 2.0 FRStudying is a step-by-step process.
Source: Tatoeba #2555339 · CC BY 2.0 FRWith her help, my French improved little by little.
Source: Tatoeba #2007035 · CC BY 2.0 FRHis prestige is fading.
Source: Tatoeba #1982653 · CC BY 2.0 FRFrom November onwards, it gets colder.
Source: Tatoeba #8679694 · CC BY 2.0 FRDefinitions and traditional forms are compiled from Make Me a Hanzi, HSK curriculum data, and CC-CEDICT. Sourced example sentences link to Tatoeba; editorial examples are labeled separately. Review data sources and licenses.